Event center opens in downtown Moberly

MOBERLY, Mo. — A new business has opened its doors in downtown Moberly.

That business is the Bierman Small Event Center, an establishment meant to allow people and groups to host parties, reunions, seminars, business retreats and other events.

The new business is at 214 North 4th Street in the building that once contained the Bierman Furniture Store.

The building sat empty for around 25 years before it was purchased in 2009. Jennifer and Jeff Schulte renovated the building for their business, The Art Department.

Russ McCoy bought the business in 2013 and remained at the location until October of 2016.

The current owners of the building are Kevin and Susan Hall, the parents of Jennifer Schulte.

“When Russ moved out, we put the building on the market; however, we decided that if it had not sold in 30 days, we would turn it into a small event center,” Susan Hall said. “That way, we could receive some income, not have to leave it unoccupied until we found a tenant and would not have to staff it except when there was an event.”